Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

Performance bonus

Wellness program

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to design, install, and maintain complex electrical and instrumentation systems across manufacturing plants. You will program PLCs/DCS, specify sensors and transmitters, ensure ISA/IEC compliance, and drive automation improvements while collaborating with process and maintenance teams.

The role requires on-site work in Benoni with occasional travel, and a strong background in hazardous area classifications to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or Pr. Tech. Eng. preferred.
• 5–7 years in electrical/instrumentation in industrial/manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and commission electrical and instrumentation systems for industrial plants.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, P&ID, and loop diagrams.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and DCS.
• Ensure ISA/IEC compliance and safety regulations.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation equipment.
• Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to optimize automation.
• Troubleshoot failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage instrumentation projects including budget and scheduling.
• Provide training to maintenance personnel and junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical instrumentation design

PLC/DCS programming

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Professional Engineer registration preferred

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Automation

Honeywell DCS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major industrial conglomerate with significant operations in the manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to join their team in Benoni, Gauteng. This role is critical for the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated electrical and instrumentation systems that ensure the efficiency, safety, and reliability of our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of industrial control systems, sensors, transmitters, and automation technologies. You will play a key role in optimizing plant performance and driving technological innovation within our facilities located in Gauteng. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects in a key industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and commission electrical and instrumentation systems for industrial plants.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and loop diagrams.
• Select appropriate sensors, transmitters, control valves, and analytical instruments for process applications.
• Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISA, IEC) and safety regulations.
• Perform calibration and maintenance of instrumentation equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to identify areas for improvement in automation and control.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation failures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage instrumentation projects, including budget control, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance personnel and junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or Technologist (Pr. Tech. Eng.) registration is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with various instrumentation types (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical).
• Experience with major PLC/DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell).
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus DP/PA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with hazardous area classifications and intrinsic safety is a plus.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Benoni, Gauteng, with occasional travel to other company facilities.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive medical aid, and a substantial provident fund contribution. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional development, including advanced technical training and support for further qualifications. The work environment in Benoni is dynamic and offers exposure to a wide range of industrial processes and technologies. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, performance bonuses, and access to employee wellness programs. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a leading industrial organization in Gauteng.